Oversensitive example sentences

Related (9): overemotional, hypersensitive, touchy, thin-skinned, delicate, fragile, vulnerable, reactive, irritable.

o·ver·sen·si·tive

adjective

oversensitive (adjective) · over-sensitive (adjective)

  - (especially of a person or an instrument) excessively sensitive:

Synonyms

sensitive, hypersensitive, irritable, tetchy, testy, crotchety, irascible, peevish, querulous, temperamental, snappy, captious, crabbed, prickly, edgy, cross, surly, crusty, curmudgeonly, cantankerous, petulant, waspish, pettish, quarrelsome, splenetic, grumpy, fractious, tense, grouchy, cranky, ratty, calm, affable, here

"Oversensitive" Example Sentences

1. The oversensitive boy cried at the slightest criticism.
2. Her oversensitive reaction caused everyone to walk on eggshells around her.
3. He was often accused of being oversensitive to other people's moods.
4. The teacher called the parent of the oversensitive child to address their behavior.
5. The company made an effort to accommodate the oversensitive employee's needs.
6. The oversensitive person took offense at the joke.
7. He was convinced that people were talking about him behind his back due to his oversensitive nature.
8. The oversensitive plant requires constant care and attention to thrive.
9. The therapist helped the oversensitive patient learn how to manage their emotions.
10. The oversensitive artist was deeply affected by even the slightest criticism of their work.
11. She had to be careful about what she said around her oversensitive friend.
12. The oversensitive team member often took constructive criticism as a personal attack.
13. His oversensitive skin made it difficult to find a lotion that wouldn't cause a reaction.
14. The oversensitive dog barked at every little noise outside.
15. The oversensitive athlete became frustrated when they couldn't perform at their usual level.
16. The oversensitive child was easily upset by changes in routine.
17. The manager tried to be understanding of the oversensitive employee's concerns.
18. The oversensitive customer complained about the temperature of the restaurant.
19. The oversensitive student couldn't handle the stress of exams.
20. The oversensitive patient required a gentle touch from their doctors and nurses.
21. The oversensitive toddler had a tantrum when their sandwich was cut into triangles instead of squares.
22. The oversensitive musician was deeply affected by negative reviews of their latest album.
23. The oversensitive driver got angry at every minor inconvenience on the road.
24. The oversensitive teenager was afraid to try new things due to their fear of failure.
25. The oversensitive climber was too scared to take on a challenging route.
26. The oversensitive reader often became emotionally invested in the characters of a book.
27. The oversensitive family member took offense at a harmless joke during dinner.
28. The oversensitive employee felt alienated from their coworkers due to their anxiety.
29. The oversensitive roommate had trouble sharing a living space with others.
30. The oversensitive artist created beautiful works that were often seen as too fragile by critics.

Common Phases

1. "You're being oversensitive again;"
2. "Stop being so oversensitive about everything;"
3. "It's just a joke, don't be oversensitive;"
4. "I'm sorry if I came across as oversensitive;"
5. "Your oversensitive reaction is uncalled for;"

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